Re: My Fathers Military Records

Dear David, This message has just made my day. I went through all of the "proper" channels, only to be told that our relative's files were burned in the fire, but somehow the record showed 5 medals that would be coming, but I should be patient and wait about a year. So, I contacted my Congressman.The young man who was involved with military searches seemed quite helpful, but it did seem that I was telling him what to look for.So, he goes on and on about how Congressman get responses that people like me do not. (how special is that?) We had re-election in Nov.My Congressman was re-elected, but re-districted, so he is no longer my Congressman.Can I get ahold of them? No, I am not in their district.So, we have a fresh Congressman, whose staff knows nothing about military searches.I've called them every week this month.I was told by an officer at the VA that our relative's file was put in the mail on Nov. 8.I received a letter dated Nov. 12 that said there was no file to send.I call back the officer, and he tells me that he had seen the file himself, and he would look into it.I call him every week.He is never at his desk. So, now that I have vented all of my frustration, thanks for the encouraging message.I think I'll go call some people again.Barbara